# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by George MacDonald.

- [Annie Melville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/annie_melville.md): A central character whose story is told through her relationships and trials.
- [The Princess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/the_princess.md): A focal character in several tales, often a narrator or central figure.
- [Hector Macintosh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/rubies_hector_macintosh.md): A prominent character involved in key narrative arcs.
- [Nycteris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/nycteris.md): A central figure in the Photogen and Nycteris story, raised in darkness.
- [Colin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/colin.md): A key character in the Moss Vineyard narrative.
- [Ally](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/ally.md): A significant character with a sustained role in the story.
- [Rosamond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/rosamond.md): A central character in her respective tale.
- [Watho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/watho.md): A witch-like figure who raises Photogen and Nycteris.
- [Karl von Wolkenlicht](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/karl_von_wolkenlicht.md): A deceased character whose memory influences the plot.
- [Agnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/agnes.md): A recurring character with a narrative role.
- [Tangle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/tangle.md): A protagonist in the fairy tale adventure.
- [Stephen Archer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/stephen_archer.md): Title character of his own story, a young man facing trials.
- [Lilith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/lilith.md): A beautiful and mysterious figure in a tale.
- [Mrs. Dempster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/mrs_dempster.md): Wife of Mr. Dempster, a domestic character.
- [Sara Coulter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/sara_coulter.md): A named character with a role in the narrative.
- [Jenny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/jenny.md): A young woman appearing in the narrative.
- [Teufelsbürst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/teufelsburst.md): A character with a German-sounding name.
- [Aurora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/aurora.md): A character in the Photogen and Nycteris story.
- [Vesper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_21_se/characters/vesper.md): A character in the Photogen and Nycteris story.

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